Avon Tuning HD will showcasean interactive display enabling farmers to manually configure an ECU and use Dimsport remapping equipment to mirror the process carried out on farms. The LAMMA 2025 display will demonstrate the professional and safe nature of remapping to prospective agents and farmers. It will highlight how... Read more
Innovative new models and technology developments from global machinery giant Case IH will be introduced to visitors at next month’s LAMMA event. The two-day show at the NEC Birmingham heralds the first UK appearance of an AF10 combine harvester – part of the new AF Series. The AF9 and... Read more
• Two-day machinery farm extravaganza • Product launches from manufacturers • Practical demonstration and seminars More than 600 exhibitors will showcase the latest agricultural innovations at next month’s flagship LAMMA event. Due to take place on 15-16 January at NEC Birmingham, organisers say LAMMA 2025 promises to be a... Read more
A new – and faster – Covid-style test-at-home kit for liver fluke in ruminants could bring benefits for sheep producers, writes Nerys Wright. Covid has a lot to answer for, but helping on-farm testing is not one that would have been top of my list. The experience of using... Read more
5 top tips for indoor lambing
Livestock 27/01/2025
Good preparation is key to ensuring success when indoor lambing. Gwyn James from Nettex offers timely personal and professional reminders to keep on top of your game. I grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Wales and still help family and friends to lamb inside. We always... Read more
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a cutting-edge way of using waste water to track avian flu. This new method could help to determine how well seasonal flu vaccines are working and may also help detect the next pandemic at an early stage. It also works on human... Read more
• Winter migratory birds are carriers • Poultry sector braced for outbreaks • Good hygiene key to reduce risks Poultry keepers are being urged to stay on top of their game when it comes to protecting flocks against avian influenza this winter. It follows two high-profile outbreaks – including... Read more
UK pig producers should develop robust contingency plans as African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across mainland Europe, say experts. ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs. There are several different strains. Pigs infected with mild strains may not become ill or show typical clinical signs.... Read more
Inspirational pig industry stalwart Howard Revell has won the 2024 David Black Award – recognising his long-standing dedication to the sector. The accolade – recognising Mr Revell’s efforts to improve animal welfare while mentoring others within the industry for almost 40 years – was presented on 18 November at... Read more
Lowest level of livestock antibiotics Multi-drug resistance in pigs and poultry has fallen to an all-time low after a decade of reducing antibiotic use. The amount of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date, says Defra. But an increase in antibiotic usage for some livestock... Read more
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